A strong thunderstorm over southern Jefferson and northern Shelby counties has prompted a severe thunderstorm warning for northern Shelby County…including the communities of Helena, Pelham, Alabaster, Maylene.
A flash flood warning is also in effect for southern Jefferson and northern Shelby counties.
The storm is nearly stationary.
Tops are nearly 40,000 feet on this storm.
Lots of dangerous lightning and the possibility of winds to 60 mph or greater.
Reports are that the lightning is very intense in Pelham and Helena.
LATE REPORT
Amateur Radio in Alabaster (KF4QDO) reports 8:24pm, 55 mph wind gusts, shingles off roofs, pea and dime size hail, Amberly Woods Subdivision, Helena/Alabaster.
MORE REPORTS
…Helena Fire responding to possible lightning caused structure fire.
…Hoover Fire responding to lightning strike at residence off Farley Road…occupants report smoke
…Michael Mills reported 0.75 inches in Alabaster at 8:32 and still pouring
